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[G1 Apps and Games] ViperGeek:
I may be misunderstanding your concern, but since Day 1, AdFree has always asked me to choose between "Show TCPdump Screen" and "Boot Normally" when starting up. I just assumed it was a feature, so click "Boot Normally" and update the hosts file. So far, it's worked flawlessly.

- Dave
[G1 Apps and Games] Sirknifealot:
:/ it was only something that popped up for me after a reboot, I'd hit boot normaly and icould back out, reopen, and SU permission would pop up to notify me adfree has bee granted SU permission and would shoot me to the main screen without the prompt. This is how I differed it had an issue, outside of ads popping up in places they were blocked, I e Word with friends XD. The only game on my phone. I could be going crazy though but Im pretty sure I've either done something or something has corrupted or new hosts have not been update correctly tto my device allowing for tthe return of ads

Thank you for such a quick response
[G1 Apps and Games] demkantor:
there was an update a few months back if you have a nandroid or other backup just use this. as far as the latest update goes i have no problem on any of my devices, adfree always has seemed flawless. a side thought i never have chosen to hit show dump screen or whatever, i just choose to boot normally and have only updated hosts a couple times. i have lots of apk's on my phone and tablet that normaly would have ads but to this day none do...
[G1 Apps and Games] Sirknifealot:
Ty for the help :) i just extracted an nandroid backup of adfree and all is good now. Sorry for the time Gentlemen.
[G1 Apps and Games] PLinga:
I just switched providers and now AdAway no longer works while on a cellular connection. It only works on WiFi. AdAway worked flawlessly with the other network just a day ago. I'm confused.
[G1 Apps and Games] Sirknifealot:
All I would be able to say is create symlink and wipe dalvike cache, if you have not already and see if that does anything for you. Solved my problem a few months ago after not wiping for a long period of time
[G1 Apps and Games] pirate943:
how do i add this to super user?

downloaded the app from the market and it is automatically getting denied permission from superuser. all the other apps that need super user permission work fine...its just this one

on a rooted and unlocked rezound
[G1 Apps and Games] demkantor:
seems strange, try other ad blockers, adfree, rom toolbox, etc.
[G1 Apps and Games] ssewk2x:
You are still getting ads from the smaato.net domain. I noticed that you added an entry for the HOST smaato.net:

127.0.0.1 smaato.net

This will NOT work, since there's no host named just "smaato.net." At a minimum, the following lines need to be added:

c09.smaato.net

c35.smaato.net

c16.smaato.net

c20.smaato.net

soma.smaato.net

adelh.smaato.net

I have put these lines into my /etc/hosts file myself and that seems to have effectively killed it.

Further, I just discovered today that this site is delivering ads for pornographic sites to some applications. It REALLY needs to be blocked entirely.

Thanks for all the hard work.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
newsbook ads

I have a rooted LG Optimus Q (android 2.3.4) on which I installed adfree. Excellent app which removes many ads, but I still get ads on some apps. One is the app "newsbook" which I use a lot and which caries ads mostly in Japanese or Korean.

Anything I can do about that? Thanks.
[G1 Apps and Games] mmiaig:
Ads not blocked anymore

Hi,

I had to wipe my phone and to reinstall everything and since then ads are not blocked anymore. The strange thing is that /etc/hosts appears to be alright (contains a big list of hosts pointing to 127.0.0.1) and pinging googleads.g.doubleclick.net from the terminal returns replies from 127.0.0.1. However, if I open googleads.g.doubleclick.net from the browser the website is not blocked, I get a 404 error back. Needless to say I get ads in all applications. I tried reinstalling adfree, removing the adfree data (from manage apps -> clear data), rebooting the phone but no luck so far.

Another think I noticed is that if I click Show TCPDump Screen I just get a white screen and nothing else happens. I don't exactly know what is supposed to do since I never tried to use it before.

Any ideas?
[G1 Apps and Games] mmiaig:
To reply my own post ... the problem manifests itself when there is a proxy selected under APN. After removing the proxy all applications start using the hosts file again.
[G1 Apps and Games] hcl28892:
query : complaint

manoj_chandran@hotmail.com
[G1 Apps and Games] anuj_blaster:
So which proxy did u use...

If i use proxy like 0.0.0.0 Dolphin browser and default browser wont load anything..
[G1 Apps and Games] randomforumname:
Hey OP

Great app you have going on, just wanted to let you know that in

"Word with friends free"

and

"Draw something free"

Ads are appearing, in words it appears after you make a turn, and in draw something a video displays after you make a turn (didn't do this previously so they must have just updated)

Ads from the menus are gone though

Just wondering, how exactly does TCdump work, I reboot my phone to flush cache, launch adfree w/ dump and then go to app with the ad, and once it plays go back to that and view the log and I can add it to a global list or my own personal list? Not exactly sure how to do it

Thanks again!
[G1 Apps and Games] mmiaig:
I'm not using any, it shows as "Not Set" and the default browsers as well as all other applications stopped showing ads. I'm not using Dolphin so I can't say for sure.
[G1 Apps and Games] ygvuhb:
2 Q

1. how to find out the correct link i should block in app's adv

2. how to share the adv link and update database for everyone, just put link here?
[G1 Apps and Games] bolt_of_thunder:
Astro file manager and draw something free

Astro file manager and draw something free

Both of these apps still display ads. Thunderbolt on thundershed 1.4 CM7
[G1 Apps and Games] zippyioa:
+1 for Wordfeud free and Astro file explorer both display ads still :(

Please fix :)
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
It would rreally help us if someone would explain how to determine the url from which the ads are coming so they can be blocked. I still get ads on some apps and would like to help by finding the url to block but do not know how.

Please help.

Newsbook and some others still have ads.
[G1 Apps and Games] chrisman99:
angry birds seasons still has adds and draw something which up until today did not have any now suddenly it has and it now sucks.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
As I had previously indicated, if one of the experts would just tell us

how

to find the url sending out the ads, we could contribute to the effort and help ourselves and everybody.

Any of the experts willing to do so? ;)
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
If you use TiBu, copy all three files to your TiBu folder then restore from within the TiBu app. I get no ads in any app, period.

http://min.us/mdmJhgxH8

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] bolt_of_thunder:
Who wants to be the first to try this? lol

Sent from my Thundershed
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
If you'd rather, I could just provide you with the hosts file, but it without the whitelist I've created w/in the app in the TiBu archive, causes certain and particularly frustrating problems.

Do as you wish, just trying to help. ;)

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] adam2new:
For those getting ads that are already in the blocklist, make sure you have done the following:

1. open Play Store (or supporting Android Market) app

2. press MENU > SETTINGS

3. if the setting Google Admob is checked, uncheck it.

But please, for me (and others), someone verify if this setting should be checked.
[G1 Apps and Games] Tiger62651:
Yeah tried tcp dump and load angry birds space but screen still blank. Wanna get rid of these bandwidth wasters.
[G1 Apps and Games] pauley:
Not auto updating on ICS?

Is anyone else having a problem of the hosts not auto updating on ICS 4.03? I have the HTC Vivid and they haven't updated themselves the last few times since I upgraded from gingerbread. It works great otherwise as always, haven't seen 1 ad in apps or websites.

My settings are:

✔Check server for updates daily

✔Automatically apply updates

✔Custom IP - 0.0.0.0
[G1 Apps and Games] chrisman99:
Disabled Google admob, updated hosts file, rebooted... still have ads in draw something and angrybirds :mad:
[G1 Apps and Games] thebrainkafka:
Did not block adds anymore! Everything updated, google admob disabled. Even simlink did not work.

Could be since updating to google play?

Any advice?

Thx
[G1 Apps and Games] Scudderb:
Interesting....was wondering why this worked (for you) and you found out/figured it out?? Just trying to understand what this process does to help...

Also, what files are you referring to when you say "all three files"...??

THANKS!
[G1 Apps and Games] wolfboy1984:
http://www.wesurfweb.com/draw-something-ad-free-version-apk-file-download.html

Draw something ad free apk download.

Please p.m me if you find angry birds space. I haven't found it yet...
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
There are three files created when you make a backup of an app in Titanium Backup. If you don't already have it, get it and add the three files to the folder TiBu creates on your SD, open TiBu and choose Restore for AdAway. That should eliminate any and all ads in any app you use.

If it doesn't, post the app that still has them and I'll see if I can isolate the ad server and post it for you to add to your blacklist.

Tx

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
Can you isolate the adserver for Newsbook:

http://androidforums.com/android-applications/186763-free-newsbook-news-reader.html

That would be great.
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
Add this to your blacklist.

kuad2.kusogi.com

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
Thank you very much.

How did you find it?
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
By using the TCP Dump tool in AdAway. ;-)

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
I added it to the etc\hosts file, rebooted, but ads still comethrough in Newsbook. :confused:
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
Gimmea few and I'll see what I can find out. In the meantime, verify the spelling of the ad server please.

The first time, I didn't get this ad server in the list. Add it to your hosts file as well.

kuad.kusogi.com
[G1 Apps and Games] Jubei71:
Installed for the first time just now, and am still trying to figure out what the options mean :)
[G1 Apps and Games] RedheadTarn:
exceptions?

Is there any way to make exceptions in the block list?

I get an email newsletter and all of the links in it go through click.icptrack.com, which is blocked...

Here's an example...

(won't let me post full links yet... Commas are periods...)

click,icptrack,com/icp/relay,php?r=16240247&msgid=430294&act=ES3A&c=195062&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww,straightdope,com%2Fcolumns%2Fread%2F3045%2Fcan-a-hard-hit-baseball-crush-your-skull-revisited

This never displayed any ads, just checks how often links are clicked etc... I would like to be able to allow this site so that my newsletter will be useable again. Also on Facebook mobile, trying to click the "view full site" button, it goes through the same site.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
RSS but not as you know it...

I sort of haven't been keeping up with this thread because of work, one such work project is a different kind of RSS reader.

There is numerous things that bug me about RSS, like needing to leave a PC turned on to get stories that you would otherwise miss, too bad when you go on holidays.

Or the fact that you get a very small sentence on some feeds and you have to figure out if it's worth reading further or not just based on that.

I'm looking for about 10 people to help sort out some remaining bugs and to suggest useful features that also bugs them about the current state of RSS feeds and/or readers and how to make it a much more useful medium.

PM me if you are interested.

PS I should have a version of adfree that works with ICS shortly, I've been waiting for an ICS build for my phone to come out and it has now.
[G1 Apps and Games] kryddan:
Great news. Just what I wanted to hear (read). Been frustrated that I couldn't get it to work on either HC nor ICS.

Thank you for a great app. Love it!
[G1 Apps and Games] 440bro:
Is this the kind of information you need to add an advertiser that needs blocked?

ads.shanoogle.c0m/www/delivery/ck.php?oaparams=2__bannerid=1379__zoneid=88__cb=ab9d6c7d5f__oadest=http%3A%2F%2Fww.4inches4weeks.com%2F%3Fen%3DGSM-adsp-mobhd

If it's not please go over how I obtain it again please. thank you!
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
Add this to your blacklist.

ads.shanoogle.com
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
Anyone know the sites to block to get rid of ads on "newsbook" app?

Thanks
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
Add this to your blacklist.

kuad.kusogi.com

kuad2.kusogi.com

Texan and saved by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] JVogler:
I've always just manually replaced my hosts file, and just found this app to be a great and quick alternative! Such an easy option to tell people to just get this app, rather then try to explain to them how to replace their hosts file manually.

I do run into the occasion where I need to switch back to my original hosts file, which I still do manually. Is there a way to automate that process? I've used other people scripts files on my PC, but never made my own. I was wanting to try and get a script into the 'long-press' of the search key menu. So if I run into problems, I can long-press the search key, and then run a script that puts the original hosts file back, renames the ad-blocking to 'hosts.ad' or something, and then dumps DNS. Is this possible on Android? Then running the script again...will switch the names back to enable ad-blocking again.

Just wondering if this is an option on Android, as I've only set things like that up on Windows PC's before.

Thanks for any time spent replying.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
Which app?
[G1 Apps and Games] JVogler:
Woops...I thought this was the thread for AdFree. Strange, the 'FAQ/Help' button in the app directed me to this page. I just noticed that this is a thread specifically for the G1.

Anyways, I was referring to the app 'AdFree'...which automates the process of replacing your hosts file. It worked for me on an the Atrix, running CM7, and I would imagine it would work on any ROM using the standard location of the hosts file. You would just need to be rooted I suppose, as I believe there was a SU request when I ran the app if I remember correctly.
[G1 Apps and Games] BryanChung:
Is this app still being updated, especially for ICS devices? December 9, 2011 was last updated.
[G1 Apps and Games] burdman:
A few posts up op said it will be out soon
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
I did and rebooted, but still get ads on Newsbook. I checked and the two lines are in the hosts file. Must be something else.
[G1 Apps and Games] yel@ch:
miui & ics

Thanks for this app! I have a problem since the update to ics with my Sg2, it just does not work.Any idea? the hosts is there and I've already tried to set the rights to 777 and to replaced it manually...
[G1 Apps and Games] adam8281:
sorry, posted in error
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
what ROM are you using, I just used the stock rom and loaded SU on it etc and it worked just fine.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
this is where tcpdump comes in handy, turn tcpdump on, then reboot your phone (clear dns cache), then run the app and then load the tcpdump screen
[G1 Apps and Games] rez1:
SGS2

any idea how to disable this app temporarily to be able to see adds in the browser?
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Run the app and tap Revert.
[G1 Apps and Games] pheer6224:
Issue with Dolphin Browser ads

Indispensable # app no question, but lately I've noticed that it doesn't block the banners plugging Dolphin HD in Fast for Facebook (beta).
[G1 Apps and Games] clio94:
Hello. Do you know how to block ads from www.geoads.gr ?

Thank you
[G1 Apps and Games] BIGSimon:
For some reason it won't update, it says this version is too old and to update to a newer version but it won't I have uninstalled and reinstalled from Google play but it still says I need a newer version I have same problem on ICS tablet and GB phone any idea what it could be
[G1 Apps and Games] fredmode01:
Same for me.. is an app update in progress, or something like that ?
[G1 Apps and Games] chrhei:
Same here, I9000 with CM9, 20120520 nighties.
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Same here. Mostly stock Incredible 2.
[G1 Apps and Games] RagingHarry:
Was just looking into this update problem and came here via link in google play, but must confirm that updating results in a to old version popup.
[G1 Apps and Games] MilkPudding:
Same problem here. :-\
[G1 Apps and Games] JRngln:
Titanium Tracks

Oh
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
I haven't updated to the latest Titanium Backup.
[G1 Apps and Games] JRngln:
So your not using version 5.1.1 titanium?
[G1 Apps and Games] BigBugHmb:
Here the same...

I think the developer buildin a timeout for the App and "forgett" to update the app in this time.

I deinstall addfree now and switch to "AddAway".

Have a nice day.
[G1 Apps and Games] JRngln:
Thats what I'm considering doing now also, the only other thing I can think of is, play store updated to a new version again on 5/18/12 and maybe google had something changing up AGAIN:( and gave the dev's time to update their code before implementing whatever it was they made changes on:confused: I did notice that there was a mad rush of updates recently
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I've removed the hostname from the table and added an exception so it shouldn't be re-added to the list when the server updates itself.
[G1 Apps and Games] deadite66:
ran into that problem when i tried to add 'buzz out loud' podcast.
[G1 Apps and Games] kanariya:
I just did a wipe flash for the JK 1.51 US version and the app says "Failed to replace host file" when I try to apply the file.

It was working nicely before with JF 1.5 ADP.
[G1 Apps and Games] Karolis:
Works just fine with JF's 1.51 EU. Did you grant it privileges with SuperUser Whitelist?
[G1 Apps and Games] free-sidux:
not for me :-(

filters the hosts.

but shows the android error page instead of the ads inside the page.

or is the problem inside the browser? how to fix this?
[G1 Apps and Games] ubernicholi:
Clear your browser cache, that should make the 404s go away
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
and/or reboot can help clear the DNS cache etc.

Also new version up, hopefully it will help with those having trouble replacing their hosts file, if not I'll need help to get to the bottom of the issue.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
Depends how the ads are done, if they are loading a iframe or similar then the android error page will show, the only way round this would be to point your phone at a server showing a blank page and/or run a very small/simple server on your phone that returns an empty page.
[G1 Apps and Games] ubernicholi:
I've noticed that even after rebooting, old ads will show up as a 404. And sometimes (3 out of the 9 times I've reflashed) they will not go away untill you clear the cache. Even after multiple reboots.

Just my $0.02

Maybe it will help some people
[G1 Apps and Games] free-sidux:
+1

Anyway, now it workx again :D
[G1 Apps and Games] kanariya:
I reflashed several times and I found out that it has issue with the HTC_CIME (chinese touch input). If I flashed the touch input first, the adfree won't work and vice versa.

I gave up and flashed the 1.51 ADP. Everything is working fine right now.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I upgraded adfree to SDK v1.5r2, the only difference between v0.2.0 and v0.1.6 is which SDK the app was compiled against.

All the hostname updates happen on the server so there hasn't really been a need to update the code to be honest.
[G1 Apps and Games] SteveTilsed:
Top app, how does the performance side of thing relate when comparing the App -Vs- Manually importing lists
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
Depends if you want to block all known hostnames or just ones that effect you, but most people report browsing to be sped up, so if you want to spend time manually doing it v pushing a button the choice is up to you :)
[G1 Apps and Games] alritewhadeva:
Thanks for this! :) Browsing on my G1 is an absolute pleasure now
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
v0.2.2 is now up which fixes the bug in 0.2.1 force closed when you rebooted your phone.

0.2.1 came about because I thought once you set an alarm in the phone, like cron, it would run at a specific time no matter if you rebooted or what not, but this isn't the case. So I setup an on boot function to check for host file updates and to reset the alarm if you tick the box to check for updates once a day in the download the host files screen.

Also the once a day check just does a quick http connection for a last updated timestamp, which would be a tiny tiny amount of data, so I don't see much point in checking weekly like someone suggested on the forum, especially considering the alarm triggering the check is wiped away on reboot.
[G1 Apps and Games] TheGreenJester:
Just found this app, thanks alot!
[G1 Apps and Games] gimiento:
Great great app. But I'm unable to install newest update. From market I am able to download but then receive a notice stating "installation unsuccessful." I even uninstalled existing version and tried to re-install but get same error.

I'm running JF 1.51 ADP.

Any thoughts?
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I recently upgraded to SDK 1.5r2, and you need to be running a 1.5 version of android, the only reason that should happen is if you are running an earlier android version, or some database storing the OS version has gone screwy.

Did you wipe your phone before upgrading it?

I'm running the same OS as you, so it should work for you.
[G1 Apps and Games] jamesd86:
Thanx for this app, worked great with no problems.
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
AdAway has a white list. :D
[G1 Apps and Games] AViorel:
I have the same problem ... on an Star A3 phone.
[G1 Apps and Games] JRngln:
Twas a Blessing in disguise

To bad had to throw the big tin can into the trash heap :(

but am I SOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Glad that I did:D

Am now using AdAway and it's the first time I can recall NOT seeing any adds in accuweathers website after clicking on local weather details from the fancy widgets app
[G1 Apps and Games] khpaom:
I have the same problem after install new ROM ICS Resurrection 1.9.1
[G1 Apps and Games] burdman:
Just got latest update (5/21/12) and mine is working fine again
[G1 Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
I think adfree has better methods of using personalised white or black lists. The hostfile after adfree is nearly 950 kb whereas after merging in adaway it reduces to 700 kb. Staying with adfree since it blocks ads on my inc s better. Just my 2 cents worth, ymmv.
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
I never managed to get an account set up so I could use the white list in AdFree. :/
[G1 Apps and Games] SGT John Doe:
Maybe a stupid question but is there a faq somewhere? Some explanation about the app and what everything do. What's the benefit to register? And what does "Show TCMdump screen" means?
[G1 Apps and Games] fredmode01:
It's working now.. :confused:
[G1 Apps and Games] SGT John Doe:
Yes, a new update is out and fully working with ICS
[G1 Apps and Games] Flow910:
Hello.

I found domain name to filter for Ratp application : ad-inside.com
[G1 Apps and Games] spinosa:
The newly updated adfree does not work here. It loops continually tring to check the hosts file. It might be a rom issue since neither the nslookup or wget commands work correctly from adb shell (same commands work on my pc and the phone was connected to my wifi with no proxies required).

Phone is an evo 3d gsm x-off with a rom based on the leaked ics build 3.27.401.2 using supersu for root (with adfree authorized)

ideas?